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I started reloading late this spring and noticed something strange:
I am using hogdon titegroup and CCI primers to reload .45 ACP,
my rounds are now extremely dirty. I haven't had to clean that much carbon out of my gun and off my hands since I used Wolf ammo.
Is titegroup just a dirty powder or am I doing something wrong?
I am using hogdon titegroup and CCI primers to reload .45 ACP,
my rounds are now extremely dirty. I haven't had to clean that much carbon out of my gun and off my hands since I used Wolf ammo.
Is titegroup just a dirty powder or am I doing something wrong?
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Thanks David.
Todd
JW
Thanks in advance.
Bullseye has or had the greatest energy per pound of powder.
I picked up an 8lb jug of AA2230C (made in RSA)because it was there. It has recipes for both rifle calibers on the label. It's ball so it measures better than stick as do the small grain pistol powders. Haven't tried it yet. It's supposed to be a bit smoky but accurate.
Having a little of this and that powder doesn't make sense today.
A good supply of as few as possible universal powders is the way to go for a lot of us in this drought.
Precision shooters, bullseye shooters, bench rest shooters and experimenters have other criteria.
748, CFE223, BLC2 for the 223 and 308. I been shooting a lot of BLC2. I use only ball powders for those two cartridges,I hate to weigh charges.
9MM and 45 = Silhouette
In reality it's whatever you can find. Go through your loading manuals, make copies or take pictures. Then head to your LGS and see what if anything is available.
Unique, Clays, Solo1000, 700X, 800X, Win 231
Rifle: Although I like the IMR3031 across a wide range, I have always used different powder for these two loads because their needs are quite different. I would not try to use for both, can you, yes, should you, try and see your results. I would buy a different powder for .308 vs. .223. Many good choices in reloading books.
Best of luck
IMR 8208 XBR works, and works well, for both of the rifle calibers.
Would someone please recommend a powder that would be serviceable for both 9mm and 45acp, and another that would be serviceable for both .223 and .308?
Thanks in advance.
Did ya find a load for your girls?
Unique and IMR 4895 will NEVER fail you.
This!